Wearable record tracking device and method of using
a record tracking and wearable technology, applied in the direction of identification means, golf clubs, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of inability to readily make appropriate recording, inability to easily replace writing instruments and recording mediums, and inability to easily remove user's record, etc., to achieve the effect of simple use and easy removal
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-01
UNIQUE MUMS
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[0014]The bracelet of the present invention allows a user to discreetly note time or numerical records without having to worry about losing or misplacing the records. Further, the bracelet of the present invention is simple to use, can be easily removed and looks aesthetically pleasing.
[0015]The bracelet of the present invention particularly meets the need of a nursing mother. Not only does the bracelet note time or numerical records, its placement on the appropriate wrist also notes the last breast feeding cycle and indicates to the mother which breast her baby last fed from. For example, when the baby cries, an inexperienced mother may not know if her baby is hungry or not, or she may just be so tired that she cannot remember when the baby was last fed (which is especially true during the night when the mother may be only half awake), but a quick look at the bracelet of the present invention will help her determine if another feeding is due.
Problems solved by technology
Oftentimes, when a user needs to record a numerical record or note a time, either the writing instrument or the medium for recording the written notation, or both, is not readily available.
Further, the writing instrument and medium for recording the written notation are often misplaced or lost when needed, such that a user cannot readily make the appropriate recordation.
Similarly, electronic gadgets are also often misplaced or lost when needed and prevent a user from readily making the appropriate recordation.
Although this device is also wearable by a user and minimizes the likelihood of losing or misplacing the device, it cannot be used to track time and is not aesthetically pleasing as the numbers are not discreetly displayed.
Although this device is also wearable by a user, it merely provides a counting device and fails to provide instantaneous information on the time and / or other numerical records.
As new mothers are often overwhelmed with the new experience of caring and feeding a baby and suffer from lack of sleep, it is difficult to keep track of such information in a state of extreme fatigue.
This is not a practical method unless the mother has ready access to the computer.
Although the nursing log may be printed for written notation, it suffers from the same disadvantages of losing or misplacing either the printout and / or the writing instrument when needed.
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[0022]With reference to the drawing wherein the same reference number illustrates the same element throughout, FIG. 1 shows a bracelet 1 of the present invention. Bracelet 1 comprises two sets of string-able elements, such as beads 14 and 16, for stringing together on a length of stringing material 10 to form the bracelet 1 and at least one removable charm 26 for removable placement between beads 14 and / or 16 to note a record.
[0023]The stringing material 10 holding the beads 14 and 16 can be any flexible wires 10 known to one skilled in the art. In the preferred embodiment, the wire 10 is a memory wire, which is a hardened steel wire which has a certain coil shape and can be stretched open but springs back to and retains its original shape when released, even after repeated use. Stainless steel Remembrance™ Memory Wire from Beadalon is an example of such memory wire. Memory wire comes in different sizes to accommodate different diameters, such as ring memory wire, bracelet memory wi...
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A user wearable device for tracking or reminding the user of time and / or numerical records. In the preferred embodiment, the device takes the form of an attractive bracelet. The bracelet is made of two sets of beads strung together to form the bracelet and at least one charm for removable placement between the beads. The first set of beads has numbers marked thereon while the second set of beads does not have any markings. The two sets of beads are placed in a predetermined alternate fashion along the bracelet such that the at least one charm can be placed between certain beads to note the time and / or numerical record. In the preferred embodiment, each of the twelve sequentially numerically marked beads is separated by a predetermined number of unmarked beads, such as 4, such that each unmarked beads represents a fifteen (15) minute interval between the hours.
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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 541,569, filed Feb. 4, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to an attractive record tracking device that is wearable by a user and a method of using such a device. In particular, the wearable device takes the form of a bracelet that tracks or reminds the user of time or numerical records.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is very common for people to keep track of and be reminded of time or numerical records throughout the day, days or week. For example, the last time a baby was fed (whether by breast or bottle) or the next time feeding is due, the number of wet / dry diapers in a day, the number of glasses of water drank in a day, the last time medication was taken or given or the next time medication is due, the time of an appointment, the number of cycles / laps completed during an exercise routine, etc.[0004]The most basic record tracking device utilizes a writing instrument and a med...
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IPC IPC(8): A44C5/00
CPCA44C5/0007
InventorLAZOR, SUSAN
OwnerUNIQUE MUMS